In the debut of a paranormal series, the story unfolds in our world where people acquire supernatural traits, including werewolves, mages, and more, leading to a woman gaining witchy powers. However, the plot reveals a conflict with normal humans seeking to capture these supernaturals for their blood to create a serum for temporary powers. While the book has some drawbacks, such as predictable plotlines and underdeveloped characters, its brisk pace and action scenes leave readers curious about potential improvements in subsequent installments.
Mystic Bonds by CC Solomon
Series: Paranormal World #1
Genres: Paranormal Romance

Mage Amina Langston thought surviving the supernatural apocalypse, which killed fifty percent of humankind and changed most of the surviving population into paranormal beings, were the biggest challenges in her life. That is, until she and her brother go on the run from non-gifted humans who want to steal their magical blood to make a power-giving serum. Now she’s in search of a handsome stranger who keeps appearing in her dreams and a secret paranormal city to help free those still held in captivity for their blood.

During her journey, Amina befriends several other magical beings also searching for the mysterious town, including a sexy were-jackal who distracts her from locating the man of her proverbial dreams. However, when the group finds the city, it’s filled with dangerous magic and a barbaric were-pack. Facing these new troubles, will Amina take down her human pursuers and save the other paranormals she left behind or end up in greater peril?

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In this first installment of a paranormal series, the narrative unfolds in our world, where a woman’s life takes a drastic turn as people begin exhibiting supernatural traits for unknown reasons. The emergence of werewolves, mages, warlocks, witches, fairies, vampires, and more accompanies her newfound witchy powers. However, the story reveals that normal humans seek to capture these supernaturals for their blood, intending to create a serum granting temporary powers.

While the book is passable, some characters come across as flat, with only two or three receiving more thorough development. The plot follows predictable lines, featuring noticeable gaps, and lacks a detailed explanation for the event triggering latent powers. The magic system lacks complexity and internal logic, and both dialogues and romantic elements fall short of expectations. Despite these shortcomings, the book maintains a brisk pace, offering entertainment through action scenes and leaving readers intrigued for potential improvements in subsequent installments.

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